[Public-List] Anchor windlass question

Fri Feb 22 13:33:36 PST 2013

The windlass I ended up with was an old Vetus (I bought it used), which is
the same as the currently manufactured Lofrans 'Royal' manual.  It has
served us well.  I think the new ones sell for under $800 these days.

I didn't want an electric because I want to keep SURPRISE's systems as
simple as possible.  I know it would be convenient to be able to raise the
anchor from the cockpit, and there is actually a lot more choice in
windlasses if one wants to go electric...but I wanted an old fashioned
manual one.  I just like them better.

Gord #426 Surprise

On 22/02/13 3:44 PM, "Glennb" <brooks.glenn at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hey Gordo,
> 
> Yes i think it is an ABI model 1000, or maybe an R. C. Plath model 7x.  Plath
> has an exact photo on their web site, albet nice and shinny and actually
> working.  Whereas the used model is  gummed up tight as drum and ancient
> looking.  according to the web ABI copied the plath and had it made overseas,
> whereas Plath makes these up in Portland, iam guessing to the tune of $2500 or
> more.
> 
> What rating in pounds is your windlass?  I would like to see photos.
> 
> Glenn
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Feb 22, 2013, at 5:50 AM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
> 
>> We've got a manual windlass and all chain anchor cable in SURPRISE... For
>> the past several years we've been washing the chain with a bucket, which
>> works, but is a little awkward.  I'm planning on a wash pump set up but
>> haven't scoped out the way to do it yet.
>> 
>> John, you're at National, aren't you?  May I meet you there some time when
>> I'm in the city for the Navy and see your set up?
>> 
>> The bronze windlass mentioned below may not be old - it sounds like the ones
>> that were being imported by ABI, a now defunct American distributor of
>> Oriental bronze gear.
>> 
>> If anyone is interested I can sent photos of SURPRISE's foredeck with her
>> windlass and anchor roller set up.  We've got 200' of 5/16" BBB chain up
>> forward.    
>> 
>> Gord #426 Surprise
>> 
>> 
>> On 22/02/13 8:42 AM, "Mike Lehman" <sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Michael,
>>> 
>>> two things...
>>> 
>>> 1. Deck Wash down pumps - check out the wash down kits from Groco. They have
>>> 2 versions the C60 and the C80. Both pumps are all bronze and built to last
>>> a lifetime. They are more expensive (naturally) than Jabsco and SurFlo but
>>> are built better.
>>> 
>>> 2. Bring your stuff to the Spring Rendezvous Flea Market...it is a great
>>> place to sell stuff.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ~~~_/)_/)~~ Mike Lehman ~~_/)~~~
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Michael
>>> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 6:09 AM
>>> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Anchor windlass question
>>> 
>>> You are a brave person tendering that question lol.
>>> 1st thing that leaps to mind: you are sure 5/16 BBB chain matches the
>>> gypsy heads on your new purchases?
>>> 2nd thing: 200' 5/16 is a lot of weight for the poor old Albergs 21'
>>> waterline. You are planning on anchoring in a lot of coral? Just for
>>> starters, that combination has become poo-poo, environmentally.
>>> 
>>> I'm using about a 25lb. Danforth w/18' of 5/16 (I think). A bow roller
>>> is essential, mounted on a bow pulpet of some kind preferable (I'm still
>>> working on that part of Checkmate). Some kind of pressure washer for the
>>> chain will be needed. It's just barely OK swishing my 18' around before
>>> coming on deck. Those links pick up a lot of bottom goop.  Cooties will
>>> end up in the bottom of your chain locker quickly.
>>> 
>>> If your heart is set on the chain, I think my Dad has what you are
>>> looking for, well galvinized looks hardly used (and I don't think it
>>> was) that is looking for a good home.  Are you in the Annapolis area?
>>> 
>>> I think I need to put together a flotsam and jetsom list of boat thingys
>>> that have accumulated over the years...
>>> 
>>> 
>>> MichaelGrosh
>>> #220
>>> 
>>> On 2/22/2013 2:59 AM, Glennb wrote:
>>> <snip>
>>>> 
>>>> Assuming I don't go  off and buy an A37, What in the world should I
>>>> look for in terms of size and pulling capacity for an A30 windless?
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks much,
>>>> 
>>>> Glenn dolce 318
>>>> 
>>> 
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